Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 11:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 11:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 11:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling the religious leaders that they are like hidden graves, which means they seem good on the outside but hide bad things inside. People might not know their true nature, just like someone who walks over a grave without realizing it.

Luke 11:44: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over [them] are not aware [of them].

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

This verse encourages letting one's light shine before others, which contrasts with the hidden nature suggested in Luke 11:44.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with John 7:24

This verse instructs to judge righteous judgment, contradicting the notion of unnoticed defilement in Luke 11:44.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:2

This verse asserts God weighs the heart, which contradicts the hidden aspect of sin in Luke 11:44.

Proverbs 21:2: Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that God looks at the heart while Luke 11:44 speaks of outward appearance hiding inner corruption.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with James 2:26

This verse states faith without works is dead, contrasting the inactive or hidden nature of faith suggested by being unnoticed as graves in Luke 11:44.

James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]
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